Biography

Calhoun, 27, originally entered the NFL as a third-round draft pick (75th overall) by the Oakland Raiders of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. The 6-foot-4, 250-pounder appeared in 26 games over three seasons with the Raiders and totaled 24 tackles, a half-sack and one pass defensed. Calhoun finished his rookie season on injured reserve and had stints on Oakland’s practice squad during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

Calhoun, 27, originally entered the NFL as a third-round draft pick (75th overall) by the Oakland Raiders of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. The 6-foot-4, 250-pounder appeared in 26 games over three seasons with the Raiders and totaled 24 tackles, a half-sack and one pass defensed. Calhoun finished his rookie season on injured reserve and had stints on Oakland’s practice squad during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

PRONOUNCED sha-LEEK cal-HOON

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Shilique Calhoun was signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent on May 2, 2019 ... Originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round (75th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft ... Released by Oakland (9/2/17) ... Signed by Oakland to the practice squad (9/3/17) ... Signed by Oakland to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (10/14/17) ... Released by Oakland (9/13/18) ... Signed by Oakland to the practice squad (9/14/18) ... Signed by Oakland to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/18/18).

Seasonal reviews

2018 (7/0 – Oakland)

Appeared in seven games as a reserve after beginning the season on the practice squad and made 12 tackles before being placed on injured reserve on Dec. 5.

2017 (9/0 – Oakland)

Appeared in nine games, mostly on special teams, after being activated from the practice squad on Oct. 14, and totaled six tackles and two special teams stops.

2016 (10/0, 0/0 – Oakland)

Appeared in 10 games as a rookie as a rotational linebacker, making six tackles, a half-sack and one pass defensed. Also added three tackles on special teams before being placed on injured reserve on Dec. 23.

Made his first NFL appearance as a reserve linebacker at New Orleans (9/11) and contributed mostly on special teams.

College

Started 41 of the 54 games he appeared in over four seasons, totaling 131 tackles, 27 sacks, four forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, one interception and five passes defensed.

Finished his career at Michigan State ranked second on the school’s all-time sack list with 27.

Started all 14 games as a senior and helped lead the Spartans to a Big Ten title and a berth in the College Football Playoff, adding a career-high and team-leading 10½ sacks.

Personal

Played both defensive end and tight end for Middletown (N.J.) High School North, registering 45 tackles and four sacks defensively and adding 28 receptions for 450 yards with four touchdowns offensively as a senior.

Selected to the Coaches’ All-Division Team (Class A North) as a tight end following his senior season.